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N921 WUJ

1996 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,259 mi
Last recorded56,259 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault R565,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN921 WUJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 56,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 12 Jun 2008 48,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,407 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 41,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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N921 WUJ is a 1996 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 65,352 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N921 WUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N921 WUJ registered?

N921 WUJ is a 1996 Renault R5, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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